Born May 23, 1923, to Leonard Davenport and Lena (Ackley) Davenport, Shirley was raised in Mount Holly, Vt., with her sisters, Lula and Evelyn. She then moved to Wallingford, where she married Donald Wiedenmayer in 1963. They moved that year to Worcester, Vt., where they lived for 50 years. Donald died Nov. 21, 2013.

Shirley loved to cook, ski, golf and knit.

She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as treasurer for many years.

Anyone who had the privilege of knowing her was touched by her kindness, warmth and generosity. Being a grandmother was what she enjoyed most.